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• Russia and Iran Launch Joint Naval Drills in Caspian Sea Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- Russia and Iran will begin the three-day CASAREX 2025 joint drills in the Caspian Sea on July 21, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
• German chancellor played key role in Trump's decision to maintain aid to Ukraine: FM Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine can be attributed, in many aspects, to the diplomatic efforts of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to Germany's foreign minister.
• Denys Shmyhal: We are stepping up efforts to strengthen our defense capabilities Ukraine MOD 20 Jul 2025
• Damaged air defense systems replaced: Army operations chief IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The Army's operations chief says the air defense systems that were damaged during the US-Israeli war of aggression have been replaced and redeployed, ensuring continued protection of the country's airspace.
• Iran replaced air defenses damaged in Israeli aggression: Army commander Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- The Iranian Army's deputy for operations says the country managed to replace the air defenses, which were damaged during the recent US-supported Israeli aggression, with the new systems.
• Iran Army to host hybrid rescue operation in Caspian Sea IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army plans to host the hybrid maritime rescue exercise 2025 (CASAREX 2025) in the Caspian Sea. The exercise will run for three days, starting Monday.
• Military source admits equipment displays create OPSEC predicament CNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The recent publicity surrounding the deployment of Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 mobile missile launchers at a riverside park in Taipei raised the profile of Taiwan's armed forces but may create a predicament in securing operational security (OPSEC), an anonymous military source told CNA.
• U.S. House passes US$500 million in Taiwan aid CNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The United States House of Representatives on Friday passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes US$500 million for Taiwan.
• Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD' UK MOD 20 Jul 2025 -- British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time for strikes.
• Israel MOD Procures Hundreds of HMMWVs for IDF Ground Forces in Approximately $150M Contract Israel MOD 20 Jul 2025 -- The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announced today (Sunday) the signing of a major contract with AM General for the procurement of hundreds of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) for IDF Ground Forces.

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• Mossad chief asked for US help to ethnically cleanse Gaza during Washington visit: Report Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- During his recent Washington visit, the Israeli spy chief reportedly asked American officials to extend assistance to Mossad in ethnically cleansing the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli army setting up secret base in northern Gaza: Report IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli army is reportedly establishing a new secret outpost dubbed "Israela" in northern Gaza to prevent any future potential attacks from the Gaza Strip, similar to the operation of October 7, 2023.
• Israeli fire kills over 67 aid seekers in Gaza, medics say IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- Gaza's Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that Israeli forces killed at least 67 people waiting for United Nations aid trucks in northern Gaza.
• Israel forces kill more than 70 aid seekers in Gaza: Health Ministry Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 73 people were killed and around 150 people injured by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid across the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Gaza: OCHA warns mass displacement order yet another blow to fragile lifelines UNOCHA 20 Jul 2025 -- OCHA warns that today's mass displacement order issued by the Israeli military has dealt yet another devastating blow to the already fragile lifelines keeping people alive across the Gaza Strip.
• UNRWA urges global action to end Gaza blockade Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a renewed call for worldwide action to address Israel's ongoing blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip, warning that inaction equates to complicity in the starvation of Palestinians.
• One million children starving to death in Gaza as Israel continues siege: UNRWA Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that the Israeli regime is starving the civilians in the Gaza Strip, including one million children.
• Israel's settlement plan: UN reports displacement of 69 Palestinian communities Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations has reported that 69 Palestinian communities in the Occupied West Bank have been displaced since 2023 due to escalating violence from Israeli settlers.
• Iran submits official report on Israeli war crimes to the U.N. Security Council IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has sent a report to the U.N. Security Council detailing crimes committed by the Israeli regime during its war of aggression against the Islamic Republic last month.
• Pope condemns Israel's 'barbarity' in Gaza Church attack IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- Pope Leo XIV has condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza's sole Catholic parish, which claimed the lives of three Christians and left several others wounded.
• Pope Leo condemns 'barbarity' of Israeli war on Gaza after church attack Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- Pope Leo XIV has condemned the "barbarity" of the Israeli regime for its violent actions against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the ongoing aggression.
• Aid ship 'on mission for Gaza's children' sets sail from Italy Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- An international aid ship carrying life-saving supplies for children in Gaza has departed from southern Italy.
• No: 152, 20 July 2025, Regarding Allegations Intended to Smear Türkiye's Policies on the Palestinian Issue Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jul 2025

Other Conflicts

• From 16-20 July 2025, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces along with Police, Levies, CTD and District Administration in Malakand District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. ISPR Pakistan 20 Jul 2025 -- From 16-20 July 2025, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces along with Police, Levies, CTD and District Administration in Malakand District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.
• On 19-20 July 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. ISPR Pakistan 20 Jul 2025 -- On 19-20 July 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Kalat District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan.
• Struggle For Peace In Pakistan's Restive Tribal Areas Faces Deadly Challenges RFE/RL 20 Jul 2025 -- When Ubaid Salarzai waved goodbye to Maulana Khan Zeb, who was heading off in a different direction to invite people to a peace rally, he had no idea it would be their final farewell.
• Bedouins-Druze Clashes in Southern Syria Stop - Interior Ministry Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- Clashes between Druze units and Bedouin tribes have ceased in the city of Suwayda in southern Syria, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba said.
• Syria Needs to Use All Its Resources to Prevent Terrorist Activity in Country - Rubio Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- The Syrian authorities need to use all their resources to prevent the Islamic State (IS or ISIS, a terrorist organization banned in Russia) and other "violent jihadists" from operating in the country if they want to establish peace, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
• Syrian interim gov't begins phased implementation of ceasefire in Sweida as clashes continue People's Daily 20 Jul 2025 -- Syrian interim authorities' forces on Saturday began deploying across Sweida province to implement the first phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting days of deadly sectarian clashes, a source at the information authorities said.
• Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after U.S.-brokered deal with Israel People's Daily 20 Jul 2025 -- The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant turning point in the deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria, which prompted a recent Israeli intervention with massive airstrikes.
• Doha agreement brings DR Congo government and M23 rebels a step closer to peace UN News 20 Jul 2025 -- An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as "an important step towards sustainable peace."
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 [scroll down for French] UN Secretary-General 20 Jul 2025
• No: 151, 20 July 2025, Regarding the Declaration of Principles Signed Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jul 2025
• Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sombre anniversary of the Turkish invasion Republic of Cyprus 20 Jul 2025 -- This year marks fifty-one years since the Turkish invasion. Fifty-one years of ongoing occupation and flagrant violations of the fundamental principles of international law and the human rights of the Cypriot people by Türkiye: of the displaced, the enclaved, the missing persons, and their families.
• "The international community must recognize the TRNC" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "The international community must recognize the TRNC and establish diplomatic, political, and economic relations without delay. Direct flights and trade routes must be opened."
• "We have made the TRNC the shining star of the Eastern Mediterranean" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a ceremony held for the groundbreaking of Yeni Lefkoşa Public Hospital and the opening of Lefkoşa North Beltway Flyover Junction and Connected Roads Project, President Erdoğan said: "Tourism assumes a vital role in the economic growth and the global visibility of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. By renovating Ercan Airport in a way that befits the needs of the time, we have made the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus the shining star of the Eastern Mediterranean in not only transportation, but also in tourism, employment and investments."

News Reports

• Six Months of Keeping America Safe Under President Trump and Secretary Noem DHS 20 Jul 2025 -- "In just six months, President Trump and Secretary Noem have delivered the American people a long list of victories in their mission to secure the homeland and Make America Safe Again."
• PH rebuffs Beijing's 'inaccurate' security alert for Chinese students Philippine News Agency 20 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine government on Sunday disputed China's latest advisory warning its students about safety risks in the country, calling the security alert "inaccurate" and "mischaracterizing" the actual situation on the ground.
• Western Intelligence Intensifies Attempts to Recruit Russian Diplomats Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- Western intelligence agencies have stepped up their attempts to recruit Russian diplomats after the beginning of the special military operation, Russian Ambassador to Romania Vladimir Lipayev has said in an interview with Sputnik.
• China maintains growth in rare earth magnets export to US in June as a responsible supplier: expert Global Times 20 Jul 2025 -- China's exports of rare earth magnet to the US in June soared to more than seven times their May level, marking a sharp recovery in the flow of critical minerals used in electric vehicles and wind turbines after a China-US trade deal, Reuters reported on Sunday.
• China to toughen crackdown on smuggling of strategic minerals People's Daily 20 Jul 2025 -- Chinese authorities announced Saturday that they will further intensify a campaign to crack down on the smuggling of strategic minerals.
• US Senate Committee bill's provocative stance signals certain US lawmakers' attempt to deepen intervention into Taiwan question: expert Global Times 20 Jul 2025 -- A US Senate Committee is attempting to push for defense budget bill for fiscal year 2026 with a more provocative stance on inviting Taiwan region to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), on which experts and observers said signals certain US lawmakers' attempt to deepen US intervention in the Taiwan question.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Jul 2025
• Great Change in Agricultural Production by Programme for Rural Revolution in New Era KCNA 20 Jul 2025 -- In the new era of rural rejuvenation ushered in by the great Workers' Party of Korea, a great change is taking place in the direction of agricultural production of the DPRK and the material and technical foundations guaranteeing sustainable and stable growth are further being strengthened.
• Meeting with senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Larijani President of Russia 20 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Larijani.
• Leader's aide meets Russia's President Putin in Kremlin IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- A senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to Moscow, says a Kremlin spokesperson.
• Leader's aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in the region.
• Putin Receives Senior Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday received Ali Larijani, senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who conveyed Tehran's assessments of the situation in the Middle East and around the Iranian nuclear program, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Sunday.
• Araqchi slams countries defending Israeli and U.S. aggressions IRNA 20 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that the U.S.-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran constitutes a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international human rights, criticizing the biased stance of certain European countries for justifying the acts of aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States.
• Iran, European troika agree to resume nuclear talks next week: Reports Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- Iran and the European troika - France, Germany, and Britain -have reportedly agreed in principle to resume nuclear negotiations next week.
• Iran's strongest deterrent against enemies is national unity: Parliament speaker Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called on Iranians to preserve their national unity, saying it prevents the enemy from waging another act of aggression against the country.
• Central Asia's Evolving Censorship: From Physical Threats To Algorithmic Purges RFE/RL 20 Jul 2025 -- Astana-based investigative journalist Luqpan Akhmediyarov was shocked when he opened his laptop and found that his widely followed YouTube channel, Prosto Zhurnalistika (Just Journalism), had been abruptly blocked.